The Camp
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Entamanu Ngorongoro is perched on the quieter, wilder side of the Ngorongoro Crater rim, away from the busy main tourist trail. Around it rise old volcanic hills, and Maasai families still graze their cattle across the highlands.
There are ten cottage-style rooms, including two-bedroom cottages for families, each looking into the crater past old acacia trees. Up here the sun is strong by day and the nights are cold, so the rooms have heaters, down duvets and wool throws, and big verandas wrap around the front. The furniture and fittings are made by Tanzanian craftspeople from sustainably sourced wood.
The crater is the reason to come: set off early with your guide and a packed breakfast to be on the floor before most visitors arrive. Back at camp there are walks along the rim with a Maasai guide, and visits to the Maasai neighbours in the next valley.
Rooms
The Rooms
Large en-suite rooms warmed by heaters, wool textiles, sheepskins and down duvets for the cold highland nights. A wide private veranda wraps around the front, looking into the crater. Two-bedroom cottages suit families.
From the camp
Things to do
Ngorongoro Crater game drives
An early start with your guide and a packed breakfast puts you on the crater floor ahead of most other visitors, back at camp for lunch. Or go in the afternoon and stop for sundowners on the rim on the way home.
Guided rim walks
Walks along the crater rim and into the highlands with your guide and a member of the local Maasai community, learning about medicinal plants and Maasai beliefs, and tracking any animals that have come close to camp.
Into the boma
A visit to the Maasai neighbours, who live a largely traditional life in a boma in the next valley, to learn about pastoral life, from building huts to warrior ceremonies.
Birding
Bird watching around camp and in the surrounding highlands.
A private vehicle is available. Ask us about prices when you book.
Good to know
Information
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Entamanu Ngorongoro in pictures
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Explore the Area
Entamanu Ngorongoro sits high on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and about 30 minutes' drive from the descent road down to the crater floor. Maasai herders still graze their cattle in the highlands around it.
Where you'll stay
Find the Camp
Entamanu Ngorongoro · on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, about 30 minutes from the descent road.
Before you go
Questions answered
How far is it to the crater floor?
The camp is inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, about 30 minutes' drive from the descent road into the crater.
Is it cold at night?
It can be. The camp is high on the rim, so the rooms have heaters, down duvets and warm wool textiles.
Are there rooms for families?
Yes, there are two-bedroom cottages that suit families with children.
Can we meet the Maasai?
Yes. Rim walks are led with a member of the local Maasai community, and there are visits to the Maasai boma in the next valley.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 11:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Ngorongoro
Pair it with
Sundowners on the crater rim
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